We explore oslo on a guided tour on the morning of day 2, visiting some of the most beloved sights of the norwegian capital, including the incredible opera house, the city hall, and the stately royal palace. Hiking lofoten was founded in 2012 and was born out of the fascination a handful of hikers had for the lofoten islands. The islands are anchored in the stormy waters of the norwegian sea, well above the arctic circle. Lofoten has towering pinnacles that drop serval hundred meters vertically straight to white sandy beaches into the azure blue water below. The lofoten islands are my main photographic topic. Book and deposit a 2020 globus vacation excluding escapes by globus to save 5% per person on the landonly portion of the core tour not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxesfees tips or supplements.
Get your work done whilst living in norways most beautiful nature, in a community of likeminded people. Hiking under the midnight sun special trek under the enchanting golden lightwith this excursion we have tried to combine our passion for hiking with the beauty of the sun that never sets. After getting a goodnights rest at sandvika camping, we hopped on the little boat again heading back to ballangen. Jul 29, 2017 playing through the midnight sun at lofoten links july 29, 2017 by soly growing up in the united states, no matter how close to the solstice you played, your round of golf always had to end. Everybody wants be to there when its warm and hopefully sunny.
Enjoy views of the neversetting midnight sun and enjoy hot drinks on the beach while our local guide tells us stories about lofoten and the midnight sun. It is visible on a map north of which the sun can be seen above the horizon even at midnight during the summer months. It is also an excellent place to enjoy the midnight sun when that is around, or the northern lights when the dark has arrived. Lofoten is the archipelago to the west in the ocean, north of the arctic circle. As you fly back to oslo for a farewell dinner to celebrate your norway vacation, we know youll carry your days in the land of the midnight sun with you always. The best places to see the midnight sun in norway visit norway. Explore the traditional fishing villages of lofoten, dating back hundreds of years. And while lofoten experiences nearly 2 months of 24 hour daylight, the midnight sun, in its most absolute meaning of the sun visible at midnight, still occurs for some weeks after the period of 24 hour daylight ends. Calculations of sunrise and sunset in lofoten nordland fylke norway for april 2020. After exploring the fascinating and stunning scenes on the lofoten islands, take a ferry across the vestfjord to mainland norway. Picturesque fishing villages, pristine beaches and access to seas and mountains make the lofoten islands a much loved destination. Become part of this extraordinary landscape on an eye catching traditional schooner, take a walk ashore, catch a fish for dinner, and become a key part of the ships crew. As the islands are quite far north of the polar circle, you have midnight sun from may until july.
Lofoten islands, norway travel guide i the best things to. Rainy day and midnight sun eagle safari lofoten islands. Breathtaking vistas dotted with cragged peaks rising above the arctic ocean, deep fjords surrounded by quaint, colorful fishing villages and the chance to see the midnight sun or the northern lights make the lofoten islands the ultimate arctic getaway. Lofoten island nordland 2020 all you need to know before. There are sharp mountain peaks, sandy beaches with turquoise water, fjords, authentic fishing huts. The midnight sun, however, seems to be the most popular amongst the majority of tourists and it attracts hundreds of thousands on a yearly basis. The midnight sun where the sun never sets visit norway. Due to lofotens position north of the arctic circle, sunrise and sunset times, as well as the suns position upon the horizon, have a much greater variation than at locations with. Explore lofoten holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Black rocks, white snow and azure water makes for excellent landscape photos. Avoiding the busy summer months is the easiest way. We could watch the sun in the middle of the night or even go for a walk at 2. North of the arctic circle, lofoten is a true land of the midnight sun, where it will circle the sky for nearly two months without setting. The captivating beauty of the lofoten islands attracts many photographers from all over the world.
Kayak between the islands, go fishing for the catch of your life, or look for sea eagles soaring in the sky. The lofoten islands are amongst norways most famous natural attractions, and you can enjoy the midnight sun from a number of viewpoints all over the. The days are long in all of norway during the summer months. Though lofoten s landscape is fantastic in its own right, it is the midnight sun which really gives a sense of the arctic location of the islands and the feeling of being on another world. The midnight sun lofoten marat stepanoff photography. Jan 10, 2017 eight hikes through the lofoten islands showcases some of the most quintessentially lofoten landscapes on four of the archipelagos major islandsmoskenesoya, flakstadoya, vestvagoya, and austvagoya. The lofoten islands, norway mountain peaks, arctic fjords. I tried to arrive at the lofoten islands avoiding the midnight sun. Today, during favorable swells, it is normal to share lofoten s most famous lineup with a dozen locals, outsiders, pro surfers, and their personal media crews.
Lofoten islands travel photography guide knight on trip. The best places to see the midnight sun the telegraph. Oct 15, 2019 yeah, and the sun does not set in summer. Midnight sun safari with a photographer lofoten lights. Midnightsun means that the sun, when at its lowest point in the course of a single day, does not disappear below the horizon and, given that the layers of cloud are not too thick, is thus visible 24 hours a day. The midnight sun is coming to the lofoten islands from may 26 to july 17.
Those mountains and beaches that have a clear view to the north provide the perfect vantage points for the midnight sun. The beautiful background of the mountain of eggum and the midnight sun makes this tour unforgettable. Lofoten located only 200 km north of the arctic circle and the sun is above the horizon for almost two months. In addition, this guidebook discusses travel basics, weather, the midnight sun, transportation options to and from and within the islands, major attractions, accommodation options, and restaurants to help plan ones stay.
Chasing midnight sun in the arctic, lofoten islands minikin. This gives us the chance to go kayaking in the evening when the sun goes down but never over the horizon. Lofoten is a dream destination for photographers that are willing to deal with a bit of adverse weather. The lofoten islands are a dreamlike landscape of rugged mountain peaks rising directly from the deep blue sea. Find in the lofoten islands by images by roger cave at blurb books. From late may to mid july the sun does not drop below the horizon, meaning you can experience the midnight sun if travelling during that period. The total land area amounts to 1,227 square kilometres. Randolofoten 95 hikes description in the lofoten islands. Lofoten islands became even more popular in the last few years. The keen interest caused by the site has exceeded our expectations by far and encouraged us in our work as volunteers and internet novices. Discover the land of the midnight sun, 200 kilometers above the arctic circle, where sunset and sunrise merge into one. If youve dreamt of experiencing scandinavias land of the midnight sun, our guided holiday in norway can make your dreams come true. A trip to the lofoten islands in norway land of the midnight sun.
A common misconception is that you can see the midnight sun wherever you go in norway. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include airfare. Unlike iceland, which is often referred to as the land of the midnight sun, but in reality the sun only briefly remains above the horizon in the far north of the country. Book cruises with hurtigruten or land tours above the arctic circle, including lofoten islands and the north cape in norway. Become part of this extraordinary landscape on an eye catching traditional schooner, take a walk ashore, catch a fish for dinner, and become a. Experience the midnight sun during july and august, or the northern lights in september season dependant. Hov is on the outside of lofoten facing north and the midnight sun. Go between the islands by kayak, try your luck fishing or watch the sea eagles in the sky. It will be an unique experience to walk along a white sand beach accompanied by the sound of the waves of the ocean, warmed by the tepid rays of a sun that, in this part of the world, never stops shining. Lofoten is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Due to the gulf stream the lofoten islands has a reasonably mild temperature compared to other destinations of the same latitude. Lofoten is within nordland fylke county, also home to the spectacular ornes coastline to the south. The starting at or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. But more than that, its the light and the atmosphere it creates that i still remember so very well. Travel photo guide seasons on lofoten summer 68 north. Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track. The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon in which the. The lofoten archipelago is a paradise for discovering the norwegian nature and small villages under the midnight sun. Lofoten islands find your sustainable and ecofriendly. The phenomenon, during which you can admire the midnight sun, lasts 4050 days in lofoten. However, there are two main options to avoid the crowds. Generic astronomy calculator to calculate times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset for many cities, with daylight saving time and time zones taken in account.
Hi there we drove from ballstad to reine to a todayloved ittook us 8 hours round trip with stops all overso many rocks to play for our young kids. Lets face it, the lofoten islands havnt got the proper terrain for lighteasy walks and this for two reasons. Midnight sun lofoten workshop marat stepanoff photography. While this doesnt affect the length of the day persay, it does have one important effect. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Our house is bang in the middle of everything lofoten has to offer. History the name lofoten was originally that of the island vestvagoya, translating as foot of a lynx due to the shape of the chain of islands. Midnight sun in lofoten islands flying above the clouds. Sep 30, 2014 here is a small collection of some timelapse shot around northern norway the lofoten islands the midnight sun in norway, light all night. Lofoten, nordland fylke, norway sunrise, sunset, and. In the lofoten islands by images by roger cave blurb books. We offer ecofriendly and responsible tours in lapland and northern norway. On the bright summer nights we can paddle close to the coastline and small islands while enjoying homemade tea and stories about the vikings. Jun 27, 2017 playing through the midnight sun at lofoten links in the lofoten islands, norway.
We have dinner late this evening and then embark on a nighttime excursion to gimsoy beach. Lofoten islands midnight sun the ethereal pink glow of the midnight sun is worth travelling for credit. Crossing the arctic circle takes you into the lands of prolonged days and midnight sun. Pictures, words, poems, books, guides can a lot of, but for understanding the magnificence of warm and beauty, you have to travel up here and.
The midnight sun lofoten is the time during which the sun doesnt go down at night. Lofoten best time to visit a complete guide 8 must. The lofoten islands are located beyond the arctic circle and this is an amazing place to watch this beautiful natural phenomenon. White nights in lofoten are exceptionally charming due to the mountains and the surrounding sea. And of course, in winter you can experience the mystical play of colors aurora aka northern lights. Lofoten norway walking holiday ke adventure travel. The midnight cowboy experience the midnight sun in lofoten. There is an everlasting sunrise or sunset, however you want to put it on the northern horizon.
The safest time to rebook flights if your trip has been cancelled due to. You can travel to the lofoten islands by ferry or express boat from the north or south. Many photographers visit lofoten islands in winter. We ride on the white beaches and experience the beautiful countryside on horseback. It will be an unique experience to walk along a white. The islands tall, craggy profiles stand against the sky like some spiky sea dragon. Sailing in the magical norwegian lofoten islands with some of the best scenery in the world. Norway is home to several fascinating natural phenomena and its quite honestly hard to choose which is the greatest.
Despite that since may and the first half of june are not the best time to visit the loften islands cause you have limited time to see the midnight sun. Where your chances of seeing the northern lights in lofoten might be in doubt, you are absolutely guaranteed to see the midnight sun if you travel to lofoten between the end of may and midjuly. You can watch sunsetsunrise all night this phenomenon is called a midnight sun. For example, in oslo, the sunset is close to 11 pm and sunrise between 3 am and 4 am in the months of june and july. Islands of northern norway with the midnight sun fred. Meet your group and tour manager in oslo at the thon opera hotel. Timelapse of the light in the lofoten island, the midnight. The lofoten islands lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track. Find your next experience in lofoten islands book it instantly. Thats why northern norway is often called the land of the midnight sun.
To know more about the visas for this vacation, click. Chasing midnight sun in the arctic, lofoten islands. The lofoten islands in the arctic circle bear witness to the incredible phenomenon of midnight sun in the summer. Check out the 8 day midnight sun retreat in lofoten, off the coast of norway. Midnight sun excursion the magic of the nocturnal lightwhether you find yourself walking on a beach, or along a mountain track, your thoughts will travel to the rest of the world, where everyone is sleeping under a mantle of stars, while you are warmed by the rays of a sun which never sets and when morning comes, you will wonder if you were just dreaming. A community of digital nomads, freelancers, artists and entrepreneurs, living and working in the middle of the lofoten islands. Following the tour, we continue to the station for our train journey to bergen. If you want to find out the best points of view on lofoten islands and extend your personal knowledge about taking photos on lofoten you should read my book lofoten islands travel and photo guide. The land of the midnight sun arctic travel company.
Though lofotens landscape is fantastic in its own right, it is the midnight sun which really gives a sense of the arctic location of the islands and the feeling of being on another world. Playing through the midnight sun at lofoten links no laying up. Midnight sun in lofoten islands flying above the clouds mavic. In leknes, the sun is above the horizon from 26 may to 17 july. Kayak between the islands or go fishing for the catch of your life. You will also learn about where to surf, dive, rock climb, play golf under the midnight sun, go horseback riding, etc. You will find information about art galleries, tourist offices, and guiding companies, as well as information about the area, how to get to lofoten, and how to make low impact on the nature. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Lofoten islands of majestic fjords and the midnight sun 2 posted on march 5, 2017 by pinayodyssey heres part 2 of my lofoten experience. Two of the top ten deadliest rainstorms ever recorded passed through lofoten. Depends on the latitude where the follower is located. In lofoten, the position of the midnight sun remains the same as summer passes. Lofoten islands of majestic fjords and the midnight. From may until august we offer horseback rides at night under the magical light of the midnight sun. Stay in traditional and upgraded fishermans rorbuers, fishermans cabins on the water. Youll never forget your first approach to the lofoten islands. Lofoten islands midnight sun and rorbu holiday the lofoten islands have long inspired travellers to their rocky shores. Surfing in lofoten became a serious thing and business in the early 2000s, even though the archipelagos waves had already been ridden a couple of decades before. Lofoten islands sunrise and sunset time and location info.
As a semi professional photographer i work with getty images travelling as much as i can over the globe this was my first experience in norway and a memorable one at that. This trek takes place in the atlantic side of lofoten islands where the sun shows itself in all its beauty and splendor. Here is a small collection of some timelapse shot around northern norway the lofoten islands the midnight sun in norway, light all night. Kayak in lofoten and explore the rugged coastline and the calmed bays and hidden sandy beaches, experience midnight sun tours, meet wild life of this region. Pathways havent been built or maintained, and there is hardly any information for hikers on the ground signs, etc hikinglofoten tries to cover this lack of information. Northern lights chasing in lofoten with a photographer. After july 17th the sun begins to drop over the horizon. Eight hikes through the lofoten islands paperback january 10, 2017. Lofoten islands, norway travel guide i the best things to do. However, during the winter the sun stays below the horizon for most of. Lofoten is known for a distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands.
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